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Shaka Kharn

Shaka Kharn

8 appearances · Bronze Age · 1977–2019
Who is Shaka Kharn?

Born into the Bronze Age of Marvel Comics, Shaka Kharn made his entrance in 1977's Master of Kung Fu #48, courtesy of the legendary creative team of Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy — a pairing that defined one of Marvel's most atmospheric and sophisticated series of the era. Across a remarkable span stretching from 1977 all the way to 2019, this figure has kept genuinely elite company, sharing pages with Shang-Chi, Leiko Wu, Black Jack Tarr, and Clive Reston in stories that crackle with espionage intrigue and martial arts tension. With appearances in Marvel Comics Presents alongside the flagship series and its celebrated omnibus collection, Shaka Kharn is a character woven into the deeper fabric of one of Bronze Age Marvel's most distinctive corners. For collectors who love the shadowy, morally complex world that Moench and Gulacy built, tracking down Shaka Kharn's appearances is a rewarding dive into the genre at its most stylish.

Teams & affiliations
Si-Fan Clan
★ First appearance
Master of Kung Fu #48
Jan 1977

Top series

Covers through the years — 1977–2016

Master of Kung Fu #48 1977
Master of Kung Fu #48
Marvel Comics Presents #2 1988
Marvel Comics Presents #2
Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus #2 2016
Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus #2

Appearances

Master of Kung Fu (1974)
Marvel Comics Presents (1988)
#2
Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus (2016)
Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection (2018)
#2